Historically loyal to the Assad regime, the ethno-religious minority fears retribution by Islamist forces that ousted the dictator.

To be honest, I think Iran itself is amazed at how things have developed in Israel’s favor in recent months.

The IAF carried out numerous strikes in Syria overnight Sunday, taking out weaponry that Jerusalem fears could fall into the hands of hostiles.

The Assad regime’s collapse was the direct result of blows Israel inflicted on Iran and Hezbollah, the prime minister said.

Middle East expert and Israel Today correspondent Dr. Edy Cohen on the geopolitical upheavals after the fall of Assad and their effects on Israel.

The fall of the Assad regime after the ceasefire in Lebanon was apparently not a foreseeable scenario for Israel.

As Iran’s “axis of resistance” crumbles, Israel braces for a new reality on its northern border.

Iran’s vision of turning Syria into a part of its “ring of fire” around Israel has shattered.

“The army will continue to operate as long as necessary in order to preserve the buffer zone and defend Israel and its civilians,” the military said.